I hope Bill Barr sees this thread and contributes. He has been going to Mykonos for many years, and knows the island like the back of his hand. It was he who inspired me to return to Mykonos after a gap of several years, and I'm very glad I did.

The "granny" bit about Naxos was an inside joke, so don't pay much attention to it. Actually many couples go to Naxos in mid-May, relishing the peace and quiet it offers that time of year. From your OP it sounded like you were looking for somewhere more lively, which is why I suggested Mykonos. Personally I think you have made the right choice. The island is more expensive than Naxos, but if you are careful you can get by cheaply, or if you want to splash out you can do that too.

Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding, and have a great trip to Greece! :-)

Thanks Heimdall...hah, I think you were the one lone fish swimming against all the Naxos posts. Having never visited the Greek islands, I don't think I can really go wrong either way. It's going to be a blast.

I just spent a couple hours reading through the archives of Mykonos posts, I noticed billbarr has some really good insight about Mykonos. I'm thinking about either the Rochari or the Semeli. Hmm, guess it's time for me to start another "which hotel in Mykonos" thread. Thanks for your help.

I hate to be disloyal to Fodor's but you may want to start the hotel thread on Trip Advisor, or just go to its Mykonos forum and look for posts from donnyb and jon_rwr. Jon sometimes posts on Fodor's as well, so may jump in with some hotel recommendations. I've never stayed at Rochari, but stopped by the hotel once to look around. It's in a good location, and gets favorable reviews.

Thanks! I already started the thread here on fodors with no response...hmmm, maybe I should take it to trip advisor. Appreciate it!

Jon has great things to say about Rochari, can't go wrong there. I trust him, he goes every year and is a particular person.

I don't think you will be disappointed with Mykonos at all. The town is really gorgeous, and it's straight out of the "welcome to Greece" travel brochures. And I've never found getting lost more amusing than I did in Mykonos town. Trying to follow the map was an exercise in futility (THIS is a street?), but a pleasant one.

(And I stayed at the Hotel Rochari and highly recommend it - I just posted in your hotel thread.)

Hello guys

I too have just replied on the hotel thread and at the same time as Cheryll, but I think I type a lot more slowly LOL.

Has anyone heard from Bill recently? I know his health hasn't been so good but he hasn't replied to an email I sent to him last week and that is very unusual. Also, it has been a few weeks since he posted anything here.

I only ask because he usually responds almost immediately to threads with Mykonos in the title.

Jon

Another two cents, for Mykonos. We thought it was a great destination. Beautiful, dozens of restaurants, good beaches, manageable in size, good infrastructure. Its not "quiet" but it can certainly be relaxing if you wish. Good luck.

Gosh jon, you are right. I haven't heard from him either. He has wistfully complained about Scottish winters, but I hope it's nothing more than that.

Thanks for the response Cheryll. I hope everything is okay with Bill...I saw his name so many times in the old Mykonos threads I read. He seems like he is a really nice guy and very giving of his time.

Last email I got from Bill was in September, when his Parkinson's was making it difficult to type and he hadn't been online for a few weeks. He was hoping to visit friends on Mykonos for Christmas, but haven't heard whether he made it there or not. Bill, if you are reading this, I hope you are feeling better. :-)

Hey!!! I know this post is 2 yrs old now... but i jus came across this and i started reading the whole thread as co-incidently... these were my exact same concerns and queries.

I just got married and we are planning our honeymoon now.

I know we are late... but it was a pretty quick wedding and there was no time !$#@#%$#$^%&&%^ :-P :-P

We would really like to go to Greece for our honeymoon but i wasn't sure about where in Greece. All I had ever heard of was of Athens and Santorini.

This post has been quite helpful as i now have 2 more places to think about - Naxos and Mykonos.

We are thinking of going in end of July... (As June is too soon... and I've been told to avoid Greece in August - is that right???)

My husband is not a party person nor does he drink... So i guess we shud avoid Mykonos and select Naxos, is it true???

And also, what about Athens???
I like history. I like sightseeing... but my husband... not so much... sooo...
How many days shud we stay in Athens??

It wud be a BIIIG help if someone responds to this.... plzzzz
:-D :-D

Hi virali_adventurer, and congratulations!

I've enjoyed reading this thread after two years, so thank you for bringing it up to the top again. What a shame the original posters never came back to share their experiences.

For the same reason I suggested Mykonos for May, I will suggest Naxos for late July. Actually high season begins in mid-July, so it will be nearly as busy then as in August. All the islands will be very busy, but the earlier in July you can go the better.

Are you considering other islands besides Mykonos and Naxos? Many honeymooners consider Santorini a must-see, and of course there are many other islands from which to choose. Naxos and Santorini would be a good combination, as they are on the same main ferry route and only two hours apart.

Even for someone who doesn't care about history there are many interesting things to do in Athens. I would spend at least two days there at the end of your trip. How about this for something different? http://www.athens-walks.com/#!athens-food-tour

:-)

wow, I thought I had deja vu, but no, this is a very old thread. Can't imagine why we are answering the original OP and not starting a new thread. But that's just me...

Both Santorini and Mykonos are so beautiful and so different!! I agree that it is too bad the honeymooners did not come back to share their experience and tell which islands they visited! I personally would have gone to both islands! We are planning a trip there next summer and I cannot wait!

I am going to Mykonos in October. Is there an option for day trips to other islands for us?

Delos islet, actually an archeological site (closed on Mondays) .

PS: Welcome in the forums! Please do not hijack other people's threads though, and no need to revive such an old thread either. Use search box top right, if you still have questions, start a new thread with a related title.

Great day trip from Naxos to Delos and Mykonos from the harbour- really enjoyed the fantastic setting of Delos and a short taste (for lunch) of Mykonos is a bonus!

Unfortunately the day trips from Naxos to Delos/Mykonos stop by the end of September.

Mykonos will be great in October, with the party season over but still busier than most other Cycladic islands. Shuttle boats run to Delos every morning except Monday (weather permitting). Although ferry schedules are reduced in October, it should still be possible to take a day trip to Tinos. Check timetables at the ticket agencies when you get to Mykonos.

Thank you! :)

I didn't even think about hijacking others posts. Thanks for the heads up. As long as there are some ferries then I hope I would be fine.